57 entries under hostile topic. ×

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belligerent(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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contentious(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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obstreperous(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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pugnacious(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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rude(adjective, offensive, belligerent, quarrelsome)
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stabbing(bitter, malicious, vituperative)
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sullen(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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surly(adjective, belligerent, quarrelsome)
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aggressive(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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bad-tempered(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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browbeating(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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bullying(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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combative(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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contumelious(adjective, sharp, offensive, cross, rude)
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cowing(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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defiant(adjective, mean, keen, sharp, harsh)
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inhumane(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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intimidating(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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invective(adjective, sharp, offensive, cross, rude)
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militant(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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